Turkey Cr Watershed Site 50d Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 50d in Cass, Iowa, is a critical local government-owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-Turkey Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at an impressive height of 31 feet and spans 890 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.14 square miles. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, fire protection, and providing water supply for livestock or small fish ponds.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, it is crucial for the local community to maintain and monitor this structure regularly. Despite its moderate risk rating, the Turkey Cr Watershed Site 50d remains a vital component in managing water resources and climate resilience in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices for the future.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
890 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.9 |
Drainage Area |
1.14 |
Nid Storage |
352 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 50d